Geospatial Technical Specialist

SparkFun Electronics

Geospatial Technical Specialist providing technical support and product feedback for positioning solutions at SparkPNT. Collaborating closely with customers and internal teams in a startup environment.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeNiwot • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide pre-sales technical guidance to customers evaluating SparkPNT solutions
Support customers during integration, configuration, and deployment
Troubleshoot GNSS, RTK, and correction service issues
Assist customers with hardware setup, firmware updates, and system tuning
Help translate customer needs into technical solutions
Help customers and developers understand how to deploy SparkPNT solutions effectively
Develop and improve troubleshooting resources and tutorials
Develop use cases/case studies for various product applications
Provide feedback from real-world deployments to product and engineering teams
Help prioritize product improvements based on customer needs
Participate in testing new hardware and firmware
Assist with field testing and performance validation
Support product development, production, and testing as needed
Assist with subscription and service support as SparkPNT expands correction services
Help refine support workflows, onboarding processes, and customer success systems
Contribute to a collaborative startup culture where team members take on multiple roles as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in geospatial engineering, geomatics, robotics, or related technical field
Experience working with GNSS, RTK, or positioning technologies
Familiarity with geospatial tools such as:
GIS platforms
Mapping tools
Correction services
GNSS configuration software
Preferred: experience with GIS data collecting software as listed here
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly
Comfort working directly with customers and developers
The ideal candidate:
Is technically curious and hands-on
Enjoys solving real-world positioning problems
Is comfortable wearing many hats in a startup environment
Has an entrepreneurial mindset
Takes ownership and helps build processes as the company grows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary (salary range for this position is $70,000-75,000 per year)
Medical/dental/vision plan
Matching 401(k)
Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
A casual dress code for you
Dogs - yes, we bring dogs to work
Full gym with climbing wall. If that’s not your style we offer a monthly gym stipend
We have a great employee discount and opportunities to create and share content with the SparkPNT community
Paid Parental Leave
Paid time to volunteer
EcoPass (public transportation pass)
Summer BBQs, work parties, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

GNSSRTKgeospatial engineeringgeomaticsroboticstroubleshootinganalytical skillssystem tuninghardware setupfirmware updates

Soft Skills

communicationcustomer successproblem-solvingcollaborationentrepreneurial mindsetownershiptechnical curiosityadaptabilityhands-on approachclear explanation of technical topics